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Abode of God’s and Goddess in the far corners of north India, lies the state of Uttarakhand. Here in Uttrakhand every year, thousands of pilgrims visit the region for Chardham and Om Parvat & Kailash Yatra 2023 from April to October. But now we even find Pilgrims traveling for winter Chardham where they are able to have the darshan during the lean period as well.

Spiritual circuit of the ‘Four sacred abodes’ consists of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath in a clockwise manner. The most ought after Yatra is now a year-round destination for the Pilgrims where summer Chardham start from the month of April/May and ends by October & in winter month we find God comes

About Winter Seats of Char Dhams

The deities from all four Dhams – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are relocated to shrines of Kharsali, Mukhva, Ukhimath, and Narsingh Temple (Joshimath) respectively for the six months of winter.

Ever since as a tradition, the pilgrimage of Char Dhams starts in May and ends in October with the start of winters. As the Shrines receive heavy snowfall during winters and are inaccessible, the Idols and symbols are moved to nearby Temples which remain open during winters.

Know more about Winter Char Dham Shrines of Uttarakhand

Ukhimath (Kedarnath) Narsingh Temple, Joshimath (Badrinath)

(Yamunotri) Mukhwa (Gangotri)

The schedule of Summer Chardham Yatra 2023 is announced by the Char Dham Temple Committee, Kedar-Badri Mandir Samiti after consulting the holy Hindu calendar known as the ‘Panchang’ before the holy day of Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej. There is a belief that if you buy the gold of Akshay Tritya it will always grow and never fade away.

Char Dham Yatra Opening Dates and Closing Months

Yamunotri Dham: The Yamunotri Temple opens on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya.Which generally falls during the last week of April, or the first week of May. Yamunotri temple always closes on the day of Deepawali with a brief ceremony.

> Every year the Yamunotri temple opens its gates to the devotees on the day of Akshaya Tritiya which tentatively will be on May & expected to close on October.

Gangotri Dham: The Gangotri Shrine opens on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. Which generally falls during the last week of April, or the first week of May. Gangotri temple always closes on the day of Deepawali The pujaris with an array of lighted oil lamps perform the closing ceremony.

> There after is the Gangotri temple dedicated to the goddess Ganga, which will be open for visitors starting May & expected to close on October.

Kedarnath Dham: The opening date of Kedarnath Temple is fixed by the pujari and temple administration at Ukhimath temple on the auspicious day of Maha Shiva Ratri. Kedarnath temple closes on (Bhaiyadooj) the day after Deepawali with a brief and simple ceremony.

> The temples of Kedarnath and Yamunotri close doors on Bhai Dooj/Yama Dwitiya, which is two days after Deepawali on October.

Badrinath Dham: The opening date of Badrinath Temple is fixed on Basant Panchami by the former King of Tehri and Raj Purohit. Badrinath temple closing day was decided by Rawal on the auspicious day of Vijya Dashmi. ( The Dusshera festival). Normally the temple closes on the second week of November.

As the colder days descend upon the Char Dham, the deities come down to their winter homes. During this time the deities of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are worshipped at the Yamuna mandir in Kharsali village, the Ganga mandir in Mukhba village, the Onkareshwar temple in Ukhimath, and Narsingh temple in Joshimath respectively.

These temples are open and accessible even during the winters so that the inaccessibility of the roads due to snowfall does not get in the way of the devotees’ bhakti until the next year.

We would always say that the perfect time to start planning your spiritual journey to the Char Dham and go on an entrancing journey of a lifetime. So please keep on checking and plan to look out for updates on the opening and closing dates for Char Dham Yatra 2023.

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